Space Oddities: What is ‘Secure-by-Design’ and Why Does it Matter for Satellites?

Cybersecurity is a hot-button issue in all technology sectors. Hackers are constantly competing against the technologies aimed at stopping them, with the number of documented hacks increasing alongside the number of cybersecurity services offered on the market. Still, even in the context of this developing situation, most companies do not take the threat seriously.  The IoT and edge computing sector is growing year by year, with satellites set to join the trend as the emerging market of edge and cloud solutions for space grows. In light of the cybersecurity threat that the industry faces and the critical data that satellites gather, how can we ensure that edge solutions for space can protect sensitive information?  In this article, I will investigate this question by focusing on IoT and edge computing, specifically its role in the space sector. I will highlight why companies cannot delay reacting to the security threats facing this....